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Welcome to Tightwad Tess
Spring 2008

In this issue:

Easter Recipes
One of the most enjoyed holidays is Easter and part of the reason why this holiday is so much fun is the food associated with it. If you are cooking an Easter dinner with your friends or family this year, here are some good tips for some tasty Easter recipes.Read Article

Work Week Menus-How to Make it Easier!
Even if you work outside the home, getting a homecooked meal to the table every night IS possible if you apply the lessons I've learned over the years. Learn how work week menu planning can get easier and how the same tips can save you money.Read Article

How To Select Clothes for Kids
Children, particularly young children, go through clothing very quickly. Knees wear out in pants, a shirt that fit perfectly last week suddenly shows your child�s belly, or a favorite sweater has a permanent stain. It may seem like you are always out shopping for clothes for you kids, but there is alternative to loading everyone up in the minivan and heading to the mall.Read Article

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
There's just something special about homemade cookies, especially chocolate chip cookies, so far as I'm concerned. It's a great family activity, something even children can help with, and everyone loves eating the resultsRead Article

Print Out Your Own FREE Sewing Patterns
Home sewers love to save money but also want patterns with style. It doesn't hurt to have a source that can explain sewing techniques either to help get through a project. Read on to find a site that offers both! Read Article

How to Purchase Beads When the Cash Flow is Low
Jewelry makers and hobbyists love beads. Without beads, designs just can't be put to the test or created. Of course, while we can draw pictures on paper, or come up with hopeful dreams in our heads, beads is a must for all jewelry makers. While money may be tight at times, there are ways to purchase beads even if money is tight. There are even ways to make your own beads too. If your wallet has a hole, or the well is running dry in your home, read on to find out some easy ways to save money to keep up with your growing bead collection. Read Article

Frugal Living from Mom's Network
Check out the many articles written by moms for moms.Read Articles




The segments listed below are updated often--check back!


Frugal Tips
Here is a fresh batch of frugal tips from people like you. These tips are updated often so check back. This week--Recycling old Christmas Trees, Christmas light storage, recycling cans for college, the lunch club and more...
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Read the latest Dollar Stretcher article from Gary Foreman. Are you ready for a recession? Gary talks about ways to prepare.
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Read the latest DebtSmart article from Scott Bilker.
The holiday season is here! If you went shopping on Black Friday, then I'm sure you noticed the rush to spend money! Since you will, most likely, be spending, you need to spend smart. Spending smart to me means getting a high quality gift at a great price. You don't have to empty the bank to deliver expensive gifts to family and friends. It is the thought that counts. That being said, here are some suggested gifts for this season.
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